The Best High Chairs of 2026

The Stokke Tripp Trapp is our top overall pick for its ergonomic flat-back design, adjustable footrest and ability to grow with your child from birth to adulthood. I’ve spoken with at least a dozen feeding specialists about high chairs over the years—and heard from hundreds of parents—and the Tripp Trapp is always part of the conversation. Feeding experts love its supportive design and how it pulls directly up to the table, while parents appreciate that it’s easy to clean and looks more like furniture than baby gear.

The Tripp Trapp has a flat back, a depth- and height-adjustable seat and an adjustable footplate—all features the feeding experts I spoke with told me are essential in a good high chair. Both experts we spoke to—Katie Ferraro, MPH, RDN, CDE, dietitian, nutrition professor and mom of seven and speech-language pathologist and feeding specialist Dawn Winkelmann, MS, CCC-SLP—rank it among their top picks. “It needs no modifications,” says Ferraro.

It’s also one of the most versatile and longest-lasting high chairs you can buy. Add the Newborn Set to use the Tripp Trapp from birth, then adjust the seat and footplate as your child grows. Eventually, it converts into an adult chair that supports up to 300 pounds. “My ten-year-old still sits in their Tripp Trapp,” says Ferraro.

I count myself as one of the Tripp Trapp’s biggest fans. I used it daily with both of my children and remain impressed after more than a decade of use. The wood wipes clean in seconds (high chair cleanup ranks as one of my least favorite parenting tasks, so this is saying a lot), with few nooks or crevices to trap food, and the chair pulls directly up to the table. Both of my kids were able to join us at the kitchen table from the first day they started solids.

Babylist parents are fans, too. Fifteen percent of respondents in our annual Most Loved Baby Products survey chose the Tripp Trapp as their favorite high chair, making it the survey’s most popular pick. “I love that it isn’t a big piece of plastic that we will end up throwing out,” one parent told us. “It’s a real piece of furniture for our son!”

Worth noting:

• Older versions of the Tripp Trapp had harness straps that were difficult to adjust, remove and clean. Stokke updated the Baby Set in 2024 with an easy-release button, smoother strap adjustments and a harness that’s much easier to remove for cleaning. The Baby Set still creates a few extra areas for food to collect, but cleanup gets much easier once your child no longer needs it.

• The Tripp Trapp is expensive on its own, and accessories like the Baby Set, tray and Newborn Set increase the overall cost. The chair holds its value well on baby gear marketplaces, though, and it’s also safe to purchase used if a new one isn’t in your budget.

• You’ll need an Allen wrench whenever you adjust the seat or footplate.

• For a tool-free alternative, consider the Stokke Nomi. It has a more modern look and doesn’t require tools for assembly or adjustments, while offering similar ergonomic support.

Additional Specs

• Weight: 15.4 lbs

• Height: 31.1"

• Usage: 6 mos up to 300 lbs; from birth with the Newborn Set

• Height Adjustments: 3 seat positions, 5 footrest positions

The Mockingbird High Chair ties for our top pick because it’s a no-tools, easy-to-clean seat that grows from baby to big-kid years. I wasn’t sure what to expect when this direct-to-consumer brand behind one of my favorite strollers announced a high chair, but I was impressed almost as soon as I took it out of the box. I liked nearly everything about the seat during testing, and it continues to be a high chair I recommend again and again. Babylist parents are on board, too; it's neck-and-neck with the Tripp Trapp for top high chair, with 13% of parents voting it as their top choice in our annual survey.

Ergonomically, the Mockingbird High Chair passes the high chair safety test with flying colors. The adjustable tray and footrest made it easy to position my toddler safely and comfortably for eating. And although the seat itself isn’t adjustable like the Tripp Trapp’s, that doesn’t compromise the Mockingbird’s performance. “It’s the only high chair without an adjustable seat that I recommend because of the way it’s designed—you can make it safe for all ages,” Ferraro told me.

Ease of use is another standout. The Mockingbird doesn’t require tools for assembly or adjustments, something I always appreciate. The harness straps are coated in silicone, so they wipe clean easily and take very little effort to adjust. Ferraro called them “genius,” and I agree—they’re a true pleasure to use and a feature I think every high chair manufacturer should consider. (I was initially worried that the silicone coating would cause the straps to slip off my baby’s shoulders, but that wasn’t the case during testing.)

Mockingbird also recently updated the harness clasp with a magnet, making it extremely easy for adults—but not babies or toddlers—to open and close. And when things get really messy, especially during that first year of solids, you can remove the straps completely and toss them in the washing machine.

The Mockingbird High Chair also converts into a child seat with a 150-pound weight limit. I tested that mode, too, and my son loved being able to climb in and out independently. Between the child-seat conversion and the high weight limit, it’s a chair families can use for years.

Worth noting:

• The tray is included, and you can use the Mockingbird with it or pull the chair directly up to the table. I don’t love that the tray requires two hands to attach and remove, though.

• The Mockingbird High Chair doesn’t fold. That wasn’t an issue for me, but it may be a drawback if you have a small kitchen or need to store the chair between meals.

• The harness buckles took me a little practice to get the hang of, although the updated magnetic clasp makes opening and closing them much easier.

Additional Specs

• Weight: 16.5 lbs

• Height: 35.5"

• Usage: 6 mos up to 150 lbs

• Height Adjustments: 3 seat positions, 4 footrest positions

The IKEA Antilop is our best affordable high chair because it costs less than $25, wipes clean easily and is lightweight enough to move around the house. It isn’t perfect, especially when it comes to ergonomic support, but it’s a surprisingly functional high chair for the price—and an even better one if you’re willing to make a few modifications.

The brilliance of the Antilop lies in its straightforward design. It’s quick and easy to assemble, even easier to wipe down and simple enough to blend into most living spaces. “Our expensive high chair was hard to clean and cumbersome,” one parent commented in our annual survey. “The IKEA high chair ended up being perfect for us. I wish we would have started with that one.”

The Antilop is also lightweight and fairly compact. Some families use it as their primary high chair, while others keep one at a grandparent’s house or anywhere else they regularly need a simple place for their baby to eat. It doesn’t fold, but the legs pop off fairly easily for storage or transport.

Worth noting:

• The Antilop doesn’t have a footrest, and the seat may not provide enough support for younger babies. For everyday use, Ferraro recommends adding IKEA’s support cushion to help keep baby’s back flat and a

  Yeah Baby Goods footrest so their legs don’t dangle unsupported.

• The tray is difficult to remove, so many parents leave it attached. That makes cleanup less convenient and getting baby in and out more time-consuming, which can pose a safety hazard in the event of choking.

• The Antilop has a three-point harness (a buckle that only goes around baby's waist) rather than a five-point harness (a buckle that goes around the waist and shoulders), so it may not offer enough upper-body support for younger babies. It also has a lower weight limit than many other high chairs, which shortens its usable lifespan.

Additional Specs

• Weight: 7.9 lbs

• Height: 35 3/8"

• Usage: 6 mos up to 3 yrs or 33 lbs

• Height: N/A

The redesigned Lalo 7-in-1 High Chair is our pick for the best high chair for all stages. I’ve been testing the new version, also called the Chair II, and it’s a major improvement over the original. Almost every issue I had with the previous chair—from its splayed legs to its limited adjustability—has been addressed.

Right out of the box, the Lalo includes everything you need to adapt the seat from a high chair to a big-kid seat and all that comes in between—with no tools required. It converts from a high chair into a booster, elevated child chair, play chair and play stool. The play chair supports up to 250 pounds, so this is a seat your family can continue using well beyond the baby years. (If you want to use the chair from day one, that's an option too; you just need to add the Rocker, which you can purchase separately or as a bundle with the high chair. You can also use the Rocker on its own as a safe place for your baby to chill.)

Child fit is also significantly better than with the original Lalo. The footrest now adjusts to eight heights with a quick squeeze of two buttons, and it moves high enough to support even a smaller child’s feet. The backrest has three positions, so you can move it forward to reduce the gap between baby and the tray, then adjust it as your child grows. Together, the adjustable backrest and footrest make it much easier to achieve the supportive 90-90-90 position feeding experts recommend. And it's good for older kids, too; I tested the child-chair mode with my very tall five-year-old, and he was comfortable and loved using it.

The new leg design is another huge upgrade. The original Lalo’s wide, splayed legs took up a lot of room and were easy to trip over; they were probably my least favorite thing about the chair. The redesigned legs give the new Lalo a much more compact footprint while maintaining the sleek, modern look that made the original so popular.

The redesigned Lalo also remains exceptionally easy to clean, one of my favorite things about the original. The seat and tray wipe down quickly, the tray is top-rack dishwasher safe and it now removes easily with one hand. And the five-point harness has wipe-clean silicone straps and a magnetic buckle, a huge improvement.

Worth noting:

• The redesigned Lalo is more expensive than the original, but since all high chair conversion parts are now included rather than sold separately, the new pricing makes sense.

• The non-slip pads on the bottom of the legs provide excellent grip in high-chair mode. In child-chair mode, however, they make it extremely difficult for an older child to push the chair in or out from the table independently.

• Assembly was straightforward, but it required a little more effort than I expected—I definitely worked up a sweat getting everything together.

• There’s a small amount of movement where the legs connect to the chair. It was noticeable during testing, but the chair itself didn’t feel unstable.

Additional Specs

• Weight: 14 lbs

• Height: 33.6"

• Usage: About 4-6 mos (once baby can sit up unaided); max weight 30 lbs as a high chair, 50 lbs as a booster, 250 lbs as a play chair

• Height Adjustments: 3 seat positions, 8 footrest positions

The Maxi-Cosi Minla is our best foldable high chair because it combines full-size versatility with a compact fold for storage. It’s a great solution if you don’t have room to keep a high chair out all the time—you can quickly fold it and stash it beside a counter or in a closet. It also converts into a booster that pulls up to the table. The tradeoffs: the highest footrest position is still too low to fully support some younger babies’ feet, though it’s better than most foldable options, and cleanup takes some effort. The fabric cushion spot-cleans well, but you’ll need to unzip and machine wash it for a deeper clean.

Another space-saving option to consider: Chicco's Zest LE. It's simple, stylish and space-saving thanks to the compact fold. It's also extremely budget-friendly. Keep in mind that it's not a great fit for younger, smaller babies (the seat is too large and the footrest is too low), but the leg holes are often too small for larger babies. Parents also complain that the fabric seat liner is hard to clean.

The Lalo Hook-On High Chair is our best high chair for travel because it weighs just over five pounds, folds compactly and includes a carry bag. It clamps to most tables and countertops, making it useful for restaurants, trips or homes without room for a full-size high chair. Its standout feature is the built-in adjustable footrest, a rarity among hook-on seats that helps keep little ones supported and properly positioned for eating. (Just note that some smaller babies may not always reach it at first.) Worth noting: the seat cover is removable and machine washable, but the fabric gets dirty easily and can be frustrating to spot clean between washes. Parents like how easily the silicone mat wipes clean, but it doesn’t sit flush against the seat, leaving a small gap that’s perfect for mashed-in food.

The new Graco Close2Baby is a high chair to watch because it addresses two of the biggest drawbacks I’ve found with many Graco seats: difficult cleanup and a less-supportive fit for smaller new eaters. An adjustable backrest and footrest help support proper 90-90-90 positioning, while the streamlined seat skips many of the food-trapping crevices Graco high chairs are known for. It also features wipe-clean silicone harness straps—a first for a Graco high chair. Add the optional newborn attachment to use the chair from birth; later, it converts into a child seat that supports up to 60 pounds. I haven’t tested the Close2Baby yet, but I’m excited to see how it performs and will update this guide once I’ve spent time with it.